Of course, the reason I’m asking these questions – I appreciate the Premier’s response there – is that the public is not hearing about this. It’s the people, our people who are being affected by these decisions which are only affecting the Northwest Territories. We’re talking about boards within the Northwest Territories. I think we very much have a role here. We have the prospect of seven new mines, the fibre optic link, the Mackenzie Valley Highway extension, and possibly hydro development in the offing.
The government has complained past reviews were too slow. We haven’t hesitated to speak out there. We know a big problem has actually been delayed decisions by the federal Minister, but does the Premier agree that cutting the Environmental Review Board staff in half, from 12 to six, will cripple the board’s ability to complete reviews promptly and thoroughly and has the potential to delay projects that this government wants to see proceed speedily and responsibly?